Garden Tour: A Whimsical Chicago Garden25 photos

Find inspiration for your own garden design in these flowers, plants and design elements.

Drama Queen

I love the sculptural quality and how the clipped grass plays off the fluffy foreground plantings of my succulent container and 'Summer Beauty' alliums. I suggest creating tension between soft and rigid textures in your garden for a more interesting outcome. Try mixing manicured sections of clipped boxwood and lawn against more robust plant varieties.